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Queries Posted December 1997

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December 29, 1997 from [email protected] (Dean McCray of Dinwiddie Co.)
ARMSTRONG, BLANKENSHIP, McCRAY -
Searching for any information on William McCRAY, born in Botetourt Co. ca1820. He married Nancy BLANKENSHIP 30 June 1840 in Roanoke Co. He died after 1871. He lived in the part of Botetourt which became Roanoke. I can't prove but I believe his father is James McCRAY born ca 1765 who married Deborah ARMSTRONG ca 1830. Need any help I can get. Thanks. Dean McCray of Dinwiddie Co., VA.

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December 27, 1997 from [email protected] (Sherry L. Kyle)
COX, SCANTLIN -
Looking for any info on Elias COX who married Prudence SCANTLIN in Botetourt Co. on 15 March, 1808.

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December 26, 1997 from [email protected] ()
BALDWIN, LEWIS -
Thomas Lewis is mentioned as a child of Samuel Baldwin, in the will of Samuel Baldwin, in 1793 Botetourt County will abstracts. I suspect that Thomas is the son of Samuel's wife Mary, and her first husband. Does anyone have more info on this family.

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December 25, 1997 from [email protected] (C.W. Jones Jr.)
GARIS, GILLESPIE -
Would like to have any information as to the original owners of the old mill at Daleville, Va. I have a picture of it that was cut out of the newspaper in 1937 and said it was built in 1847. I think that it was in my grandmothers family. Her name was Nancy Lewis Gillespie Garis.
C.W. Jones Jr,
1 Nelson Way
Statesboro, Ga. 30458
912/764-3920
Fax-912/764-4012

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December 24, 1997 from [email protected] (Jim Taylor)
TAYLOR -
I need to find death records or cemetary information on John TAYLOR, died about 1825, probably at Buchanan. His estate records are in Botetourt county, dated Feb. 1825. He had a son named in the will, Issac TAYLOR possibly one of my ancestors. Any more details on this family would be appreciated. The will named his wife Mary, however my sketchy records name my ancestors wife Catherine, no maiden name known. Thanks, Jim Taylor, Bartlesville, OK. 918-333-5444

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December 21, 1997 from [email protected] (Tom)
DAY, GATES, GETZ, WEAVER -
I am seeking info re George Day and his wife Catherine (Weaver) Day who were living in Ross County, Ohio by 1811. They reportedly came to Ohio from Botetourt, Virginia according to a Ross County 1880 County History. At least two children, Abraham and Margaret, were born in Virginia according to census records, Abraham 1805/6 and Margaret 1809. Margaret subsequently married Henry Gates (Getz) who was born in Rockingham County, Virginia. Thank you!

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December 15, 1997 from [email protected] (Susan Streaker)
HARSHBARGER -
I would be very greatful for any help on the following: our ancestor, David Harshbarger (b. 1784, married Elizabeth, died 1832), is rumored to be the son of Christian Harshbarger, of Botetourt County (son of Jacob Harshbarger b 1722 Basle, Switzerland). Gendex info shows an un-named son of Christian in 1783. Also, a son Samuel was born in 1783. Either they are twins or VERY close in age! Have you any information on this gentleman, or suggestions as to where I might track it down? I am in Rockbridge County, so a trip to Botetourt County is rather close. Thank you so much for any information that you might have!

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December 15, 1997 from [email protected] (Mary)
BOOTHE, HICKS, RICHARDSON -
I am seeking info on William S. Richardson (1778-ca.1870) of Botetourt Co. He married Damaris Boothe in 1820. She is the daughter of Alexander Boothe and Tempy (Temperance) Hicks from Surry Co. The Boothes came to Botetourt in the late 1820s I believe. Is Joel Richardson the father of William? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Mary

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December 11, 1997 from [email protected] (Nanette Richard)
FISH, HANEY -
Looking for anyone related to Henry Haney who lived in Buchanan, Virginia, Botetourt County. He was somehow connected to the family who owned the Botetourt Hotel. He was 23 in the 1850 census. Married Eliza Fish from Maryland.

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December 5, 1997 from [email protected] (Debby Consiglio)
CARROW -
Looking for a William CARROW and his wife, Mercy. They were in Botetourt, Virginia in 1837 named in a deed. They had a daughter, Eunice CARROW. This is all I have at this point.Thank you, Debby

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December 3, 1997 from [email protected] (Jeannie Watts)
BRATTON, CHAPMAN, JORDAN, O'NEIL -
Looking for information on Thomas JORDAN and Lydia O'NEIL who were married 10-10-1783 in Botetourt County. Thomas and Lydia were the parents of Hugh JORDAN who married Sallie CHAPMAN. It is my hope that they were also the parents of Mary "Polly" JORDAN who married Thomas BRATTON 12-28-1809 in Botetourt. If you can provide any information on any of these folks or their families, please email me. Thanks!

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